Doug Marrone gives his take on how D.J. Chark has looked in camp

Jacksonville Jaguars second-round pick D.J. Chark has arguably been the team’s top rookie since the start of training camp, turning the heads of most fans who have attended. In addition to that, he’s earned the respect of veterans like Blake Bortles, Cody Kessler and A.J. Bouye, all of whom have praised him for his efforts during camp.

As the Jags’ coach, Doug Marrone is someone who has also taken note to Chark and told the media that he likes what he’s seen from him so far, too. Still, Marrone acknowledged that there is still a ways to go for the standout from Louisiana State University as he will see his first live action of the year this Thursday.

“He has made plays. I think that he still has a ways to go from what we are looking for from him,” Marrone said Sunday. “I think he has done a pretty good job on special teams and he has made some plays. I think that it will be interesting to see if those same types of plays carry over to a game atmosphere. I think you have to see him out there, but I still think we can get a lot more out of him. I really do. We sat down and spoke to him about a couple of things that we are looking for, so hopefully, we will be able to see it this week.”

When looking at the Jags receiving corps, it appears Chark is in line for the No. 4 receivers spot at best (at least for 2018) with Marqise Lee and Donte Moncrief being viewed as the Jags’ top-2 receivers. Second-year veterans Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook appear to be in line for the next two spots, as both have had even better camps than the group’s veterans in Lee and Moncrief.